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disassemble
(dis|as¦sem¦ble)
Pronunciation:
/dɪsəˈsɛmb(ə)l/
verb
[
with object
]
take (something) to pieces:
the piston can be disassembled for transport
Computing
translate (a program) from machine code into a symbolic language:
it is permissible for a lawful user to disassemble a computer program to determine its interfaces
Derivatives
disassembly
noun
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